SportsAhead of Rome tipoff, basketball powerhouse Villanova embraces the ‘Pope Leo effect’

Villanova University is strengthening its relationship with the Vatican through its prominent alumnus, Pope Leo. He earned a mathematics degree from Villanova in 1977.

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TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 23:00Original